Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh – Royal Mile by IHG

★★★

300 Cowgate, EH1 1NA Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Wi-Fi is available free of charge in every room of our property
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Featuring free Wi-Fi and air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs, the 3-star Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile by IHG is located in Edinburgh’s Old Town, just a few minutes’ walk from the Royal Mile and 0.6 miles from Holyrood House. This IHG Quality Excellence Award-winning hotel includes 91 bright and airy rooms designed for comfort.

The property sits within easy reach of several key attractions. It is only 0.8 miles from Edinburgh Castle and about a ten-minute walk to Princes Street’s shops. The University of Edinburgh campus lies directly across the road, while Dynamic Earth, National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One, and the Royal Yacht Britannia are also nearby. Guests can easily access Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station within a ten-minute stroll.

Rooms come equipped with complimentary tea and coffee facilities including an electric kettle as well as air conditioning and heating. Each room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels alongside ironing facilities such as an iron and ironing board. Bathrooms have private showers or bathtubs with complimentary toiletries like shampoo, body soap, hairdryers, towels, and walk-in shower options for accessibility needs. Additional amenities include non-feather pillows, work desks, sofa beds or sofas where applicable, wardrobes or closets along with baby cots upon request.

Guests benefit from services such as daily housekeeping plus luggage storage at reception open around the clock. Wireless internet coverage extends throughout all areas ensuring constant connectivity via free Wi-Fi access points in every room and public spaces alike. Parking is available through discounted use of a nearby garage offering secure vehicle accommodation while lift access facilitates movement between floors including upper levels reachable by elevator.

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Rooms

Standard Twin Room with Free Hot Breakfast

Room Amenities

  • Iron and ironing board,
  • Clothes iron,
  • Clothing storage or cupboard,
  • Work desk,
  • Carpet flooring,
  • Climate control,
  • Indoor heating,
  • Infant beds,
  • Pillow without feathers,
  • Garbage bins,
  • Garment hanging rack,
  • Power outlet near the bed

Bathroom

  • Ensuite bathroom,
  • Bathroom tissue,
  • Shower facilities,
  • Complimentary toiletries,
  • Body wash,
  • Bathtub or shower,
  • Hair cleanser,
  • Restroom,
  • Hair drying equipment

Media & Technology

  • TV with satellite channels,
  • Television with cable channels,
  • Television,
  • Television with flat screen

Food & Drink

  • Tea and Coffee making facilities,
  • Kettle for hot water

Services & Extras

  • Bed linens,
  • Electronic key card access,
  • Bath towels

Accessibility

  • Elevator access,
  • Top levels reachable by lift

Safety & security

  • Fire alarm

Reviews

Kerry 02 - 2026
8/10

The location worked well for us, close to restaurants and right in the middle for exploring the city. Staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The breakfast was good too.

ℹ) Guest reviews of Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh – Royal Mile by IHG do not represent the views of book-edinburgh-hotels.com.

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